is it metal or plastic? will it cleaned on burned on messes on aluminum on my cook top?
22691
I have used these sponges for 5 years....but I really don't get burnt on messes. Not metal, plastic. touch on one side smooth sponge on the other....I love them....Sandy
22692
Thank you so much for your response. Would barkeepers frend work on cooked on grease?
22693
It is plastic. This sponge, contrary to its description, is nothing special. It does not "clean up big messes with little effort." It is that sort of sponge material (think 3M, etc) that is NOT absorbent. In my experience the only absorbent sponge is a cellular type, traditional sponge. Yes, it won't scratch, but it also won't clean or scrub efficiently; you will always have to switch to something else. To answer your specific question, if your cooktop is glass, use a straight-edged metal shaving blade to scrape up burned on stuff; if it's a glass cooktop it won't scratch. Then clean using a product like Cerama Brite and elbow grease. It is plastic. This sponge, contrary to its description, is nothing special. It does not "clean up big messes with little effort." It is that sort of sponge material (think 3M, etc) that is NOT absorbent. In my experience the only absorbent sponge is a cellular type, traditional sponge. Yes, it won't scratch, but it also won't clean or scrub efficiently; you will always have to switch to something else. To answer your specific question, if your cooktop is glass, use a straight-edged metal shaving blade to scrape up burned on stuff; if it's a glass cooktop it won't scratch. Then... » Read More It is plastic. This sponge, contrary to its description, is nothing special. It does not "clean up big messes with little effort." It is that sort of sponge material (think 3M, etc) that is NOT absorbent. In my experience the only absorbent sponge is a cellular type, traditional sponge. Yes, it won't scratch, but it also won't clean or scrub efficiently; you will always have to switch to something else. To answer your specific question, if your cooktop is glass, use a straight-edged metal shaving blade to scrape up burned on stuff; if it's a glass cooktop it won't scratch. Then clean using a product like Cerama Brite and elbow grease. « Show Less
22694
It's not metal. I would say you'd need additional cleaning power for the job you reference -- a scouring powder like Barkeeper's Friend is what I use. I love the Magic Jetz because it lasts so well is is great for washing dishes and wiping counters. For heavy duty stubbing, I have a stainless steel scrubber similar to this: http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Stainless-Steel-Kitchen-Scrubber/dp/B009EPOT2W/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1406840865&sr;=1-3&keywords;=steel+scrubber
22695
It is plastic. This sponge, contrary to its description, is nothing special. It does not "clean up big messes with little effort." It is that sort of sponge material (think 3M, etc) that is NOT absorbent. In my experience the only absorbent sponge is a cellular type, traditional sponge. Yes, it won't scratch, but it also won't clean or scrub efficiently; you will always have to switch to something else. To answer your specific question, if your cooktop is glass, use a straight-edged metal shaving blade to scrape up burned on stuff; if it's a glass cooktop it won't scratch. Then clean using a product like Cerama Brite and elbow grease.
2080282
It is black coated and feels like metal to me. It is intended to go into an oven so could not be plastic. It seems heavy duty so should be durable. We have had no problems with it.
2017211
Yes. It is metal. I would not use it on Teflon or other non-stick surfaces. I do my mixing in a pyrex bowl or measuring cup and then adding the ingredients to the pan.
614561
Mine is Stainless Steel. If you have metal flakes they can be accidentally coming from outside sources. All Pots and Pans require to be washed with soapy water and rinsed and dried thoroughly before use. That's a rule of thumb. (The metal flakes can also come from the electronic parts during the assembly.) It's your job to clean the pot before use, thereafter there should be no metal flakes. There's a real simple way to determine whether SS or Chrome, so you never have to ask again Take a magnet from your frig note holder (any magnet) if it doesn't stick its excellent Stainless. Which is called food Stainless and doesn't rust. Cheaper Stainless has less Zinc and can hold a light magnet. Usually found in outside BBQ's they sell as Stainless but is crap Stainless and will ultimately rust (usually spotted rust marks). Zink is very very expensive, so only the best Stainless contains the right amount of Zinc. If a magnet sticks like glue, then its metal, or chromed metal. Keep that in mind. (There various types of Stainless, only Food Stainless is of the highest grade.) Non Food such as an Outside Bar-B-Q is usually junk Stainless, You have to buy a Weber to get better Stainless, of course the price is higher, but will last you a lifetime. Stainless isn't Stainless on average items, and magnet test will help identify the quality.
1036843
This product is plastic. Works great on top rack. The heating element would probably damage it if used on the bottom rack.
71291
it should clean aluminum safely, i use it on all types of pans. it truly is the best.
935564
The inner cooking pan and the specifications page of the manual do not indicate the metal type. However, I haven't seen (and I do not expect to see)any rust issues. The metal does not react to magnets, likely due to its non-stick coating.
788093
None. But I do make sure and never use metal on it. This a great skillet.I have a smooth top electric range where I set this to cook in the house even though we bought it for our motor home. My bacon never came out so good! Love it.
473569
The handle is metal, and oven safe. I've had the pan in the oven on self-clean cycle (to redo the seasoning) and there was no damage to the handle or anything else on the pan.
1903336
No. If you clean this bake pan as per instructions it will continue to look like new. I love this pan, and intend to purchase another one. Food does not stick to it and it is easy to clean. I do not put it into a dish washer. I recommend that only you use the pan. I let my wife use it and she took a knife to cut her baked item into pieces. This left marks and scratches in my aluminum pan. Aluminum is soft metal and do not use another metal with this pan. Use a wooden or plastic utensil to remove baked food. Now I have a marked pan. I do not let anyone touch my pan. It is too expensive to ruin. But my pan bakes well with it's scratches. The food bakes better with this pan. You will love it. No. If you clean this bake pan as per instructions it will continue to look like new. I love this pan, and intend to purchase another one. Food does not stick to it and it is easy to clean. I do not put it into a dish washer. I recommend that only you use the pan. I let my wife use it and she took a knife to cut her baked item into pieces. This left marks and scratches in my aluminum pan. Aluminum is soft metal and do not use another metal with this pan. Use a wooden or plastic utensil to remove baked food. Now I have a marked pan. I do not let anyone touch my pan. It is too expensive to... » Read More No. If you clean this bake pan as per instructions it will continue to look like new. I love this pan, and intend to purchase another one. Food does not stick to it and it is easy to clean. I do not put it into a dish washer. I recommend that only you use the pan. I let my wife use it and she took a knife to cut her baked item into pieces. This left marks and scratches in my aluminum pan. Aluminum is soft metal and do not use another metal with this pan. Use a wooden or plastic utensil to remove baked food. Now I have a marked pan. I do not let anyone touch my pan. It is too expensive to ruin. But my pan bakes well with it's scratches. The food bakes better with this pan. You will love it. « Show Less
1937609
The cooker itself is all stainless. One of the inserts could be aluminum. No non-stick surfaces.
694687
I use it on my All Clad and Calphalon cook ware and it does great!! Truly GREAT! Also on my sink and it removes all marks. Don't know how it would work on aluminum--sorry.
1445280
No. I believe it is anodized aluminum. It is pretty substantial, though. Heavy enough to withstand the heat of a high BTU gas burner. It is non-stick, but for the ribbed side, I always use a spray-oil coating otherise you have a mess as burgers will be hard to turn over. Also, the rim-wells are not really deep so if you use it for something that is going to render a lot of grease, you may have to stop cooking to drain the wells so that they don't overflow.
112492
im not sure sam. but i think id reread what i wrote.. STAY AWAY from aluminum cooking wear! it is extremely bad for you. buy stainless steel. take care.
1096999
It's aluminum, so rusting is not an issue. It also has the same properties as any other aluminum pot regarding sticking. It's not Teflon coated, so it's not "non-stick". As long as you understand and respect how to use aluminum pots and don't expect Teflon or stainless steal characteristics, you will not be disappointed. That said, I use the pot for beer brewing and I use it on an outdoor gas burner, so I have no experience I using this on an electronic burner. I can't beggin to imagine how long it would take to heat this much liquid on a stovetop though!
316609
The pan seems to be stainless. It's definitely metal and not magnetic. Do be aware, though, that this is a VERY noisy unit.lj
2243761
Plastic or wood. Never use metal. And when cleaning just use a soft sponge. Never use the abrasive side.